Supervisor Packaging

Discover Impactful Work:

To supervise operations within the Packaging Department for both Solids & Liquids and Powders sections ensuring timely delivery of quality products in a safe & cost effective manner.

Shift Schedule: Continental 7 AM 7 PM OR 7 PM 7 AM

Day in the Life:

• Direct and supervise packaging activities ensuring close adherence to production schedules. Ensure compliance with Safety Standards GMPs and SOPs maintaining high standard of housekeeping. Complete and maintain DORDSC checks and reports.

• Act as a positive role model gaining the respect and trust of the people you work with

• Inspect equipment and facilities for cleanliness. Participate in scheduling activities. Ensure all SOPs relating to the area are current and all staff trained in their use

• Improve packaging efficiencies by changing work methods reducing set-up times recommending equipment improvements

• Manage attendance Return to workcalls first Aid and all related reports conflict resolution andperformance managementactivities.

• Evaluate individual and team performance and provide feedback; Coach and develop others.

• Maintain ongoing training program for staff in all areas of packaging GMP and safety.

• Represent department on various project teams and task forces.

• Attend interdepartmental meetings.

• Foster and support a culture of continuous improvement in the areas of Safety Quality On-time Delivery Morale Cost and Asset Effectiveness.

• Maintain security on products raw materials and facilities. Maintain inventory of disposable supplies.

• Operate within budget.

• Promote a safe working environment report potential hazards and ensure all direct reports follow Environmental Health and Safety procedures.

• Select develop and evaluate staff to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Work with and advise staff on administrative policiesand procedures.

• Performs alternating or rotating shift work

Keys to Success:

Education:

High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is required

Post secondary education preferred

Experience:

Minimum 3 years pharmaceutical packaging and machine operation experience required.

Equivalency:

Equivalent combinations of education training and relevant work experience may be considered.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Solid background in line operations line balance. Sound knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices SOPs and safety regulations.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Ability to make quality decisions.Experience withSAP considered an asset.Ability to make timely well considered decisions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Solid supervisory and team-building skills. Strong problem solving and leadership ability. Shows initiative and is self-motivated.Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.Proficiency in the English Language.

Physical Requirements: